Every summer, like clockwork, my neighbors set out a table beside their mailbox stacked with extra zucchini and a little sign; “free.” People occasionally take some, but the stack never seems to ...
15 Ways to Preserve Tomatoes
Tomatoes are some of the most luscious gifts that summer offers us. Whether you're growing tiny cherry tomatoes or enormous beefsteak varieties, you won't want to waste a single morsel. Here are some ...
Soaking Dry Beans: Why, When, and How Should You Do It?
Mmmm....beans. Is there anything more delicious (and versatile) than a dish of hot beans? Dry beans are pantry staples that just about every cook and homesteader will keep in ready supply. ...
9 Ways to Preserve Fresh and Dried Beans
If you're aiming to preserve beans, you're in luck. There are a number of different ways to do so, depending on whether you're harvesting them green, or waiting until they mature. Experiment with ...
How to Harvest and Save Seeds from Your Garden
Are you sick of buying seeds every year? Learning how to harvest and save seeds is a skill that all gardeners should tackle. Saving seeds has many advantages. Not only does it save you money, but ...
How to Make and Use Acorn Flour
As someone who follows a gluten-free diet for health reasons, I'm always excited to find new options to add to my diet. Imagine my delight when I discovered a couple of huge oak trees on my property! ...
8 Tips For How to Cook on a Woodstove
Whether the power has gone down, or you want to conserve energy, knowing how to cook on a woodstove is an essential skill that can come in extremely handy. When we're talking about a woodstove ...
A Guide to Drying and Curing Cannabis
Knowing how to grow various herbs is important when you're aiming for self-sufficiency. Once you've learned how to grow cannabis (which is one of the most beneficial medicinal plants out there), ...
11 Ways to Preserve and Use Mulberries
When mulberry season arrives, you'll find yourself overflowing with berries. Mature mulberry trees are highly productive, producing 60-100 gallons per year. Unless you want your berries to go to ...